Four problems related to engine knocking noise have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2002 Liberty.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle overheated and made a loud banging noise with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the vehicle made a loud knocking sound and then it stalled. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined there was a misfire coming from the pistons which caused the failure to occur. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 139,000.
2 Jeep Liberty's- both engine making loud knocking noise, within a month of each other. Took them in for repair. Told both need new engines. This will be the 3rd time the engine has been replaced in one Jeep; 2 2 times under extended warranty and now 1 engine replaced at $3,500. 00. The other Jeep first engine needs to be replaced. Both Jeeps around 130,000 miles. Based on internet traffic complaints, discussions with repair mechanics, and the pricing on replacement engines, there is a evident problem and a recall is in order from Jeep.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would violently jerk and the engine would make a knocking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnosed the failure the first two times it was taken in. The third time they stated that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and current mileage was 71,996. Pm.